Evidence found at Meacham's home led to his arrest, according to the sheriff's office.

Tips from the public helped lead the sheriff's office to Meacham.

According to the department, there have been at least eight burglaries in the residential areas along U.S. 51 south of Carbondale so far this month. Several people in the area told deputies that a white man has knocked on their door and asked suspicious questions. The incidents have happened during the day, according to the sheriff's department.

One caller told investigators the man left the area on a small motorcycle or moped.

The Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) will activate the State Emergency Operations Center in Frankfort and a Regional Response Coordination Center in Hopkinsville, Kentucky for the August 21st solar eclipse.

The Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) will activate the State Emergency Operations Center in Frankfort and a Regional Response Coordination Center in Hopkinsville, Kentucky for the August 21st solar eclipse.